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Mar 27, 2020
Handled his first remote session very…
Handled his first remote session very well considering it had never been done before.
Daniel Bennett
Mar 9, 2020
PSM Training - My formal exposure to Scrum
As someone who was relatively green to Scrum prior to attendance. I must say the class was informative and Robert Pieper is a great instructor.
Terence Bennett Sr
Jan 8, 2020
Highly Recommended Course
Both instructors/trainers were very knowledgeable. They knew how to make the class interesting and informative at the same time. I would highly suggest this class if you’re just starting out with Scrum or even if you have experience with it. It could be a great refresher course if it’s the latter.
Scott Nickell
Dec 11, 2019
Product Owner Class Success
Instructor Robert was great at helping the class with our concerns and explaining the Product Owner knowledge. Highly recommend Responsive Advisors as a supporting network for PO success!
Yesenia Gonzales
Nov 21, 2019
Great class!
Robert is a great facilitator. I really enjoyed the class and learn some new things I can immediately apply in my project work.
Anna Emmett
Oct 16, 2019
Awesome class
Awesome class! The instructor was very knowledgeable, competent, and honest. I am very much looking forward to getting the PSM II.
Onezime Pitre
Oct 14, 2019
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing.
Definitely taking all future classes with Robert Pieper. He addressed everything with impeccable detail and is a patient and fun teacher. 10/10.
Arjun Malhotra
Sep 30, 2019
The presenter was great
The presenter was great, and very good at answering questions.
Christopher Kukla
Sep 11, 2019
PSM1 Review
This course is excellent for both new Scrum Masters and those with experience. It offers and in-depth review of the Scrum Guide with practical applications and group exercises to reinforce the concepts. The small number of participants is excellent for sharing personal stories and ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. Rob Pieper (instructor) is well-versed in his knowledge and experience with Scrum and provided plenty of his own experiences. He encouraged participation and kept the group engaged. Overall this was an excellent course.
Dianne Ostroske
Sep 6, 2019
I (a SM) attended with my PO and we both learned a lot about the product side of things
My class had a lot of questions and was very interactive, which meant we had to gloss over some of the less important information, which I still would have like to discussed in more detail. The time-box for the class was rigidly adhered to and I felt we weren't able to cover as much as I would have liked to have covered. But it was helpful to dive deeper and get burning questions finally answered.
Cheryl Lacy
Jul 17, 2019
Excellent training with Robert
Excellent training with Robert. A lot of misunderstanding about the scrum framework was discussed and corrected. I am looking forward to getting more certifications from the Response Advisors.
Dhruv Patel
Jun 14, 2019
Great course
Great course. Very applicable and knowledgeable course instructor
Craig Titterton
Mar 26, 2019
Chicago 2019 Polar Vortex Class
I would recommend this Professional Scrum Master course to anyone. Robert Pieper is a very capable instructor who is able to simplify Scrum theory by blending course content with personal work experience. His teaching style is collaborative and visual. You can tell he is passionate about the framework and is more than willing to answer every question his students have. Not to mention, he still held our class despite Chicago's 2019 polar vortex, with record low temps, those same days. Take the course, you won't regret it!
Jonathan
Feb 27, 2019
Highly Recommend even if you scrum currently
I've been using the scrum framework with my team for the past three years but I learn a lot of ways to improve and be more agile during our development sprints. Robert's class was great and engaging and I'd recommend attending.
Steve F
Feb 15, 2019
Excellent
Very informative. Knowledgeable trainer. Small class size and face-to-face training. Excellent at pointing out misconceptions and making SCRUM real.
Doralie Lapre
Jan 28, 2019
Solidified scrum understanding
Course was great for diving deeper into concepts I had skimmed. I enjoyed the instruction and flow of the trainings.
Katrina Engelsted
Robert's Certifications
Robert's Bio
I am a software and technology professional with a business mindset. As Principal Consultant and founder of Responsive Advisors, I'm building a consulting firm that practices precisely what we preach.
Since 1999 I have worked in software and hardware supporting retail, print, 3D environment simulations, factory automation, marketing, fire and security systems, and financial services.
My passion for process improvement goes back to engineering school while studying electrical engineering and being further amplified by graduate-level business school. Throughout my career in technology I have always tried to step back and see the big picture, so I can find ways of making an entire system better. I am a firm believer in asking ’Why?" five times to get to the root of the problem.
I live my life by the philosophy of continuous improvement, which led me to become a Professional Scrum Trainer for Scrum.org.
About Responsive Advisors
At Responsive Advisors, our mission is to provide our clients with a holistic approach to agility. We partner with our clients to help create a sustainable culture that is change responsive.
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Mar 27, 2020
Handled his first remote session very…
Handled his first remote session very well considering it had never been done before.
Daniel Bennett
Mar 9, 2020
PSM Training - My formal exposure to Scrum
As someone who was relatively green to Scrum prior to attendance. I must say the class was informative and Robert Pieper is a great instructor.
Terence Bennett Sr
Jan 8, 2020
Highly Recommended Course
Both instructors/trainers were very knowledgeable. They knew how to make the class interesting and informative at the same time. I would highly suggest this class if you’re just starting out with Scrum or even if you have experience with it. It could be a great refresher course if it’s the latter.
Scott Nickell
Dec 11, 2019
Product Owner Class Success
Instructor Robert was great at helping the class with our concerns and explaining the Product Owner knowledge. Highly recommend Responsive Advisors as a supporting network for PO success!
Yesenia Gonzales
Nov 21, 2019
Great class!
Robert is a great facilitator. I really enjoyed the class and learn some new things I can immediately apply in my project work.
Anna Emmett
Oct 16, 2019
Awesome class
Awesome class! The instructor was very knowledgeable, competent, and honest. I am very much looking forward to getting the PSM II.
Onezime Pitre
Oct 14, 2019
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing.
Definitely taking all future classes with Robert Pieper. He addressed everything with impeccable detail and is a patient and fun teacher. 10/10.
Arjun Malhotra
Sep 30, 2019
The presenter was great
The presenter was great, and very good at answering questions.
Christopher Kukla
Sep 11, 2019
PSM1 Review
This course is excellent for both new Scrum Masters and those with experience. It offers and in-depth review of the Scrum Guide with practical applications and group exercises to reinforce the concepts. The small number of participants is excellent for sharing personal stories and ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. Rob Pieper (instructor) is well-versed in his knowledge and experience with Scrum and provided plenty of his own experiences. He encouraged participation and kept the group engaged. Overall this was an excellent course.
Dianne Ostroske
Sep 6, 2019
I (a SM) attended with my PO and we both learned a lot about the product side of things
My class had a lot of questions and was very interactive, which meant we had to gloss over some of the less important information, which I still would have like to discussed in more detail. The time-box for the class was rigidly adhered to and I felt we weren't able to cover as much as I would have liked to have covered. But it was helpful to dive deeper and get burning questions finally answered.
Cheryl Lacy
Jul 17, 2019
Excellent training with Robert
Excellent training with Robert. A lot of misunderstanding about the scrum framework was discussed and corrected. I am looking forward to getting more certifications from the Response Advisors.
Dhruv Patel
Jun 14, 2019
Great course
Great course. Very applicable and knowledgeable course instructor
Craig Titterton
Mar 26, 2019
Chicago 2019 Polar Vortex Class
I would recommend this Professional Scrum Master course to anyone. Robert Pieper is a very capable instructor who is able to simplify Scrum theory by blending course content with personal work experience. His teaching style is collaborative and visual. You can tell he is passionate about the framework and is more than willing to answer every question his students have. Not to mention, he still held our class despite Chicago's 2019 polar vortex, with record low temps, those same days. Take the course, you won't regret it!
Jonathan
Feb 27, 2019
Highly Recommend even if you scrum currently
I've been using the scrum framework with my team for the past three years but I learn a lot of ways to improve and be more agile during our development sprints. Robert's class was great and engaging and I'd recommend attending.
Steve F
Feb 15, 2019
Excellent
Very informative. Knowledgeable trainer. Small class size and face-to-face training. Excellent at pointing out misconceptions and making SCRUM real.
Doralie Lapre
Jan 28, 2019
Solidified scrum understanding
Course was great for diving deeper into concepts I had skimmed. I enjoyed the instruction and flow of the trainings.
Katrina Engelsted
Upcoming Classes by Robert
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Robert Pieper
Ever wonder how to get your first Scrum Master job with little to no experience? It’s a question I often get in my Professional Scrum classes.
Apr 6, 2020
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See Robert (Robb) Pieper from Responsive Advisors give his talk "Your Agile Team Needs a Therapist" to an awesome group at Music City Agile 2017 in Nashville, TN.
Mar 24, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Scrum is a simple framework that can quickly come apart if even one part of the framework is not being properly implemented. As a Professional Scrum Trainer for almost ten years and founder of Responsive Advisors...
Mar 10, 2020
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As a seasoned Scrum Master, you’ve probably already read every good book there is about Scrum. As you look to broaden your knowledge you may now find yourself craving something different.
Mar 5, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Responsive Advisors CEO, Robb Pieper discusses the pros and cons of having technical or business knowledge - domain knowledge as a Scrum Master in this short video blog.
Feb 25, 2020
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Robert Pieper
During a People Side of Software meetup in Chicago, Robert Pieper, Principal Advisor of Responsive Advisors shared the basics of Scrum.
Feb 18, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to fund and monitor agile delivery? Traditional methods of annual budgeting often miss the mark. Wonder no more.
Feb 13, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Do you want to how to become a successful Scrum Master? Do you know what is the first thing a Scrum Master should be focused on doing? Is it managing requirements?
Feb 3, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Scrum uses the concept of a Sprint to mitigate the risks of complex product development and help deliver value faster to stakeholders. Scrum Teams often choose two weeks as the Sprint starting point, but is that always the right length for you and your team? Is it even possible to have a Sprint that's just one-day long? Watch Robb's latest Video Blog to determine what the best Sprint length is for your team.
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Jan 27, 2020
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Robert Pieper
A Sprint Goal is not often something people think about when using Scrum. Turns out it’s really important for teams to act as teams. Find out why in Robb Pieper's latest video blog from Responsive Advisors.
Jan 16, 2020
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